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Introduction to Light Microscopy and Image Processing

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Gábor Csúcs
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Abstract

This 3-day course gives a basic introduction into light microscopy. The course offers a combination of theoretical introduction with hands-on sessions teaching the fundamentals of light microscopy including transmission with phase contrast and DIC, wide-field fluorescence, deconvolution and 3D microscopy methods such as confocal imaging, including laser scanning point confocal microscopy and spinn

Objective

The students learn the concept of resolution, the different ways to create contrast and how to set up a light microscope for transmission and fluorescence imaging. Students also learn how to setup the microscope for confocal imaging, laser scanning and spinning disk, and how to operate the different acquisition modes to acquire multichannel and 3D/4D (time-lapse) image stacks.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
DR
Frequency
Every two years

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course Introduction to Light Microscopy and Image Processing
**together with University of Zurich and University of Basel** This block course takes place from 24-26th October 2023 at ETH Hönggerberg
No time listed 1 h weekly

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